In order to be eligible for SSI, a child must have a medically-determinable impairment (or impairments) that cause marked or severe functional limitations.  These impairments should be expected to result in death or last for at least 12 months. 

Social Security's child disability standard can be summarized by these questions:

1. Is the child working?
   
2. Does the child have a severe impairment or impairments?
3. Do the child's impairments meet or functionally equal a Social Security Listing?

Social Security publishes a series of "Listings."  These Listings discuss a variety of severe medical and psychological conditions, and set very specific standards for defining disability.  In order to win a Child SSI case, it is important that there is medical evidence showing these standards are met.

Child SSI cases can be very complicated and technical.  If your child has been denied, it is important that you retain an attorney who specializes in Child SSI.   Contact McCroskey Law today, and schedule a free consultation with one of our Child SSI experts.